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Old 11-06-2000, 10:36 AM
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Well, this past Sat evening, my 2000 Audi A4 1.8T had it's 1st birthday. The following is a little recap of what's gone on during it's first year.

Stock:
2000 Audi A4 1.8T
Light Silver Metallic / Onyx
Quattro
Manual
Sport Package
Xenon
Convenience Package
Cold Weather Package
Sport Seats
Sideguard Air Bags


Mods:
Yakima Snowboard/Ski Rack
Valentine 1 Radar Detector, Hardwired w/ remote display
WeatherTech Front & Rear Mats, and Trunk liner
Dunlop Winter Sport M2 snow tires mounted on Stock Sport Wheels (sold SP8000's at that time)
Mille Miglia Evo 17"x8" wheels
Bridgestone Potenza RE730 225/45ZR17 tires
Performed Clear Corner mod to remove amber reflectors
Performed Fog Light Mod to allow operation of fog lights whenever car is on, independant of headlights
Avant Garde Sport Grille with Rings
Mintex Red Box Brake Pads
Stereo: CD Player, EQ, 6ch Amp, 3 sets of components, (2) 12" subs, (3) 1 Farad Caps, etc
Installed S4 Aluminum Trim Pieces to all doors and dash
APR Cat-Back Exhaust
APEX'i Boost Gauge in center vent
UUC Short Shifter
UUC Aluminum Rob **** II

Other:
40,200 miles in 1 year
Mobil 1 10W30 Synthetic for 15K+ services
Replaced windshield
Repainted front and rear bumpers
Audiworld License Plate Frame
Programmed control module for "No horn honk, window operation by remote, lock doors at 15mph & saftey unlock"
2 Speeding tickets - both in CT, one visual estimation, one by laser.
Sleeps in a garage.
Has been to 8 States: CT, NY, NJ, VT, NH, MA, PA & RI
It has a webpage: http://drive.to/marksa4
It took a 2ND Place Trophy at an import car show (European class)

So, those are the "facts". As for the opinions, I'll keep it short: I still love this car. I turn and look back at it everyday as I am walking across the parking lot to work.

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Old 11-06-2000, 10:39 AM
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Congrats dude. 42,000 miles though!! DAAAEEMMMMNN!!!
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40,200 - but same ballpark
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How much was Yakima ski rack, and R U happy w/ it?
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Yes, very happy! Check my site for details and prices (click on my sig inside)...
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Hey Mark, you post the pics from Boston yet?
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Tonight - be patient 8-)
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Did you take any Ron?
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I took some, but mark has the most of them, and a lot more.
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